VICTORIA RIVER, CROC MEAL CRUISE WESTERN AUSTRALIA
- Traveldriven
- Jul 19, 2017
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Updated: Nov 24
DAY 32
Considered by many to have Australia's largest saltwater crocodiles in its waterways.
Five hundred and sixty kilometres (350 mi) long. The river flows south of Gregory National Park which is the source of its water. Then continues to the Joseph Bonaparte Gulf in the Timor Sea. The Victoria River is the longest permanent river in the Northern Territory.
The Victoria River meanders from the northern edge of the Tanami Desert to the coast near to the Western Australian/Northern Territory border.
Victoria River Cruise In Western Australia
The Victoria River Cruise has been discontinued. The afternoon cruise was previously booked from Timber Creek.
All departures were from Timber Creek. The Victoria River itself is quite close to the small town. There is just one bridge crossing in the vicinity of Timber Creek and is for military use. There is no river access to the public from the bridge.
Although the river cruise is discontinued those with a boat may access the Victoria River from Timber Creek at their own risk.
The tour cruise included lunch on a pontoon moored in the middle of the river many km up river. The cruise operator hung fish bait out from the pontoon's side for crocodiles to eat. However, on this particular morning river cruise none took the bait. The operator thought crocs had been feeding on riverbank wildlife such as wallabies. Many wild cattle are sighted along the riverbank amongst the green foliage. Apparently, cattle stations lose two hundred plus cattle to crocs every year. Food for crocs.
Back further along towards the town of Katherine, the Victoria Highway crosses the Victoria River Bridge and is visible from the Victoria River Roadhouse. If stopped roadside on bridge approach, and walking onto the bridge for an elevated river view. Saltwater crocodiles are occasionally seen in the river below. Along the length of the Victoria River this bridge is the only highway crossing over the Victoria River for the general public.
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DRIVE LAKE ARGYLE - TIMBER CREEK
- VICTORIA RIVER
THE VICTORIA RIVER CRUISE
TIMBER CREEK
WELCOME SIGN TO TIMBER CREEK
ANYTHING IS CROC FOOD
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